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May 21, 2025

‘Flushable wipes aren’t flushable’

‘Flushable wipes aren’t flushable’

Mansfield sewage system blockage a reminder about what not to put down the drain

A photo posted to the Municipality of Mansfield and Pontefract’s Facebook page depicts a sewer blockage cause by baby wipes, which are often branded as flushable, but in fact can cause great damage to municipal sewage systems. Photo: Municipality of Mansfield and Pontefract
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Sarah Pledge Dickson

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